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AK53 SWO

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,678 mi
Last recorded83,678 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 SWO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,678 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 74,975 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 74,972 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,537 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 67,537 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 58,229 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,254 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,451 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 46,451 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,005 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,162 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,963 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 12,141 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 10,442 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AK53 SWO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,061 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK53 SWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK53 SWO registered?

AK53 SWO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AK53 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 SWO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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